Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24

Atlanta. Ga. T; Ran. p. Rixey. Culpeper county,
Va: james r. Tompkins. Frederickshurg, va.
William G. Tyrce. Amherst county, Va Hen
ry W. Williams, Smyth county. Va. Russell Z.
Williams, Richmond, Va: Thomas 4. Wood
son. Princess Anne county, Va.
School OF Philosophy: Albert VI. Ausun,
Brownsville, Tenn. Robert q. Austin, Browns
Vile, Tenn; Carey A. Folk. Brownsville,
Tenn; Charles NJ. Hazen, Chesterfield county.
Va; Albert II. Ilill, Richmond, Va; Samuel
lee Kelley, Norfolk county, Va. Joseph II.
Loving, Fluvanna county, Va; j. Page Massie'
Amherst county, Va. William G. Robinson
Sussex county, Va; Charles ID. Roy, Atlanta.
Ca; Wilburn G. Scott, De Soto Parish, la,
Reaumcr G. Stcarnes Pulaski county, Va: II.
Wilson Stralcy, Mercer county, W. Va VIII
liam 6. Tyree, Amherst county, Va. (; Henry W.
Williams, smyth county, Va.
BACHELORS or ARTS.
Albert Morris Austin, Brownsville. Tenn.
Robert German Austin, Brownsville, Tenn.
Carey Albert FOX. Brown syille, Tenn. Charles
Morse llazen, Chesterfield county, Va; Albert
lludgins lill, Richmond. Va; Joseph Baker
Loving, Fluvanna county, Va: Joseph Page
Ma-sie, Amherst county. Va; Charles Dunbar
Roy, Atlanta. Ga; Wilburn Crawford scott.
De Soto Parish. La. William Cornelius Tyree,
amherst countv. Va; Henry Wiley Williams,
Smyth county, Va.
MASTERS or ARTS.
Thomas Read Corr, Gloucester county, Va.
Herbert Frank Cox, Richmond, Va; William
ClarbOrn Robinson, Sussex county. Va. Rcau-
mur Coleman Stearnes. Pulaski county, Va.
Robert Daniel Tucker Powhatan county, Va.
THE EXAMINATIONS.
In announcing the distinctions Professor
Harris chairman of the faculty. explained
that these distinctions were given only on
the most rigid written examinations, At
which the students were required 10
obtain so out OF the 100 in order
10 Obtain the distinctions. He also stated
that IN standing examinations for ap-
Iointments at West Point, for other Gov
eminent appointments. g., no Richmond
Ollogc boy had ever failed except when
two Of them were contending for the same
appointment and only one could WIN.
SPEAKING.
Rev. j. Calvin Stewart made witty.
sensible, and practical speech in presenting
the " Woods" and "Steel" " medals.
The essay OF Mr.. Stearnes was well-con-
cciyed, carefully thought out, well written.
and well read.
DIPLOMAS N THE SEPARATE SCHOOLS.
In delivering the diplomas IN the
separate school, DR.. Harris illustrated The
high standard required bv saying that he
doubted il the professor Of Latin when he
graduated at the University Of Virginia
tWCnty-cight wears ago could have stood the
examination which he required his claS.
this year TO pass, and he knew that the
professor Of Greek could not when he cot
his diploma at the university have passed
the examination which he put up for his
students this year.
DIR. HATCHER n PLACE or pr. BUCHANAN.
In the absence OF Or. Buchanan, who
was to have delivered the " Tanner" and
GOWN" " medals, DR.. ". T.. Hatcher was
called out, and delivered the medals in his
happiest vein.
Mr.. WILLIAMS.
Mr.. II. W. Williams address was q
thoughtful and earnest presentation Of his
important theme.
THOSE WHO FAILED.
After delivering the degree diplomas
Professor Harms made brif but very az
propTiatc remarks 10 those students VINO
had failcd, reminding them that IL waS bet
ter 10 fail here (aitc- honest ctIIrl than 10
pass at some other place, where the stand
ARD i, lower. and thai mlniinc,,s and
courage will sue. Ccd, and 10 those who hfd
won partial success and who We're expect
cd 10 come back and give tone and ch1rlc
ter 10 the next session 81 the college. He
Then made few eloquent and practical r.
marks 10 the degree men, and baGe them
"Good.bye and God speed
Thus closed one Of the most bfiiliint
commoncomentS ever held at Richmond
COllCge.
The Trustees.
The board bad an all.day's session on
Yesterday tonly taking Il recess for the nice
lunch proydcd) and attended to many mat
tiers Of importance.
ABANDONMENT OF S3jO,0)0.
They unanimously and enthusiastically
resolved TO undertake 10 raise S3jJ,00D 10
ada 10 the endowment Of The college and
appointed q committee to devise plans for
raising the money.
CHAIRMAN OF THE FACULTY.
Professor II. II. Harris, who has filled
the position with such marked aOiGty and
has gwen such high satisfaction. wa, re-
commended by the faculty and unanimOusl,
elected chairman OF the faculty.
no HONORARY DEGREE.
The board declined to confer any hon
orary degree this year.
Judge George II. SWJnn, OF B)tetOuri
county, was elected amcmbcr Of tn Board
Of Trustees 10 I'LL vacancy.
LAW SCHOOL.
The question Of rcNiving the law school
was iully discussed, and referred 10 the
trustees residing in Richmond and the
chairman Of the faculty with power to act.
Ii is hoped that the school can be put into
operation Toy the opening Of the next 'eS.
sion.
THOMAS hALL.
The dedication Of the "1homas Memo
rial Hal" was fixed for September -
,the day ON which the next session OF the
college opens, and tnc address will be de-
hycred Gy Rev. Or. j. A. Broadns, OF
Louisville. There will be other exercises oi
interest on the programme.
THE ALUMNI.
Attlea' null meeting Of the Society Of
the Alumni Rev. J. j. Taylor, Of LeXing-
ton, Ky., was elected orator for next year,
and Judge George SNaun, Of B)tetourt, q,
alternate.